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This bill updates Tennessee's legal framework for athletic trainers by expanding and clarifying their scope of practice and professional requirements. The bill redefines "athletic injury" to include conditions that limit or prevent physical activities, not just injuries, and describes athletic trainers as healthcare providers who can perform various medical procedures under physician guidance. These procedures now explicitly include activities like blood glucose monitoring, injection administration, wound closure, dry needling, and intravenous fluid administration. The bill also establishes new licensing requirements, specifying that individuals must be certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) and pass a jurisprudence examination to practice as an athletic trainer in Tennessee. Additionally, the legislation modifies rules for out-of-state applicants seeking licensure, allowing those from states without current certification acts to take the required examinations. The changes aim to provide a more comprehensive and standardized approach to athletic trainer regulation, ensuring that professionals are qualified and can provide a wider range of healthcare services within their area of competence.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0502&ga=114